Marquette, Duke, and Houston Power Friday’s Dallas Regional

Marquette, Duke, and Houston Power Friday’s Dallas Regional

The Duke Blue Devils are coming off impressive wins over Vermont and James Madison in the opening two rounds of March Madness. Most important of all, Duke is printing money and sending gamblers to the payout window at an impressive rate. On Friday, Duke will be stepping way up in class with a tough College Basketball lines Sweet 16 matchup against the Houston Cougars. Head coach Kelvin Sampson and his Cougars are coming off wins over Texas A&M and Longwood. Also on the card is NC State vs. Marquette.

2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Sweet Sixteen Round – Dallas Regional

Date and Time:Friday, March 29, 2024
Location:American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
TV Coverage:CBS
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Dallas Regional

NC State vs Marquette, 7:09 p.m. ET Betting Information

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NC State+6½ -110150½ -110+235
Marquette-6½ -110150½ -110-290
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Duke vs Houston, 10:09 p.m. ET Betting Information

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Duke+4 -110134 -110+165
Houston-4 -110134 -110-195
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NC State vs. Marquette

Overall, the NC State Wolfpack are 17-14 straight up, 13-17-1 against the spread, and 18-12-1 over/under the offshore bookmaker total. NC State has national metrics of 124th for scoring offense, 197th for field goal percentage, 148th for 3-point field goal percentage, 158th for free throw percentage, and 141st for offensive rebounding. While defensively, NC State is 209th for scoring defense, 224th for field goal percentage permitted, 280th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 277th for defensive rebounding.

Late on, NC State has covered five of its previous six games. NC State has gone over the total in three of its last four outings. First among NC State scorers is G DJ Horne, with 16.7 points per game

Overall, the Marquette Golden Eagles are 23-8 straight up, 18-12-1 against the spread, and 13-18 over/under the March Madness lines total. Marquette has national metrics of 53rd for scoring offense, 22nd for field goal percentage, 98th for 3-point field goal percentage, 230th for free throw percentage, and 292nd for offensive rebounding. While defensively, Marquette is 112th for scoring defense, 118th for field goal percentage permitted, 248th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 228th for defensive rebounding.

Late on, Marquette has covered four of its previous six games. Marquette has gone under the total in three of its last five outings. First among Marquette scorers is G Kam Jones, with 16.8 points per game.

Duke vs. Houston

Overall, the Duke Blue Devils are 24-7 straight up, 18-13 against the spread, and 13-18 over/under the NCAA Tournament odds total. Duke has national metrics of 44th for scoring offense, 23rd for field goal percentage, 13th for 3-point field goal percentage, 152nd for free throw percentage, and 109th for offensive rebounding. While defensively, Duke is 53rd for scoring defense, 143rd for field goal percentage permitted, 104th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 43rd for defensive rebounding.

Late on, Duke has covered 10 of its previous 13 games. Duke has gone under the total in six of its last seven outings. First among Duke scorers is C Kyle Filipowski, with 17.1 points and 8.2 rebounds per game.

Overall, the Houston Cougars are 28-3 straight up, 14-15-2 against the spread, and 13-18 over/under the total. Houston has national metrics of 165th for scoring offense, 240th for field goal percentage, 135th for 3-point field goal percentage, 298th for free throw percentage, and 58th for offensive rebounding. While defensively, Houston is 1st for scoring defense, 2nd for field goal percentage permitted, 17th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 37th for defensive rebounding.

Late on, Houston has covered four of its previous six games. Houston has gone under the total in two of its last five outings. First among Houston scorers is G LJ Cryer, with 15.3 points per game.